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December 6, 2016

Buying presents for couples means taking two sets of likes and dislikes into consideration. It’s not easy and involves a very finely judged sense of balance. Happily, we’ve done it for you with these five, rather clever, gift ideas for a couple.

Whisky and Chocolate Tour for 2 at Glengoyne Distillery

Whisky and chocolate? It just might work.
Whisky and chocolate? It just might work.

Much like any happy partnership, whisky and chocolate complement each other without effort.

Find out exactly why they marry so well with this whisky and chocolate tour for two at Glengoyne Distillery.

This Big Deal provides a fascinating (and flavoursome) tour of Glengoyne Distillery, a beautiful setting for a 90-minute experience which matches fine single malts with handmade chocolates.

This offer is valid until the end of February 2017 and would make a fantastic Christmas present for the whisky – or chocolate – fan in your life.

The informative and engaging tours trace the development of the spirit from mash tun to cask.

The distillery will welcome you with the Glengoyne 12 Year Old – but end with a chance to match two of Glengoyne whiskies with four handmade chocolates from award-winning chocolatier, Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier.

Bag this Big Deal from 5pm Christmas Gifts: £25 for a whisky and chocolate tour for two at Glengoyne Distillery.

Overnight B&B Stay in Luxury Barge + Wine & Petit Fours for 2 at the Anchor Hotel, Barge & Seabed Restaurant, Tarbert

Set sail for great views at Tarbert.
Set sail for great views at Tarbert.

We can’t out our finger on it but there is definitely something very romantic about staying on a boat.

Keep your relationship buoyant with today’s Big Deal on a stay on a luxury barge in Tarbert, Argyll.

Don’t worry about finding your sea legs, you will stay safely moored, with glorious views across the harbour.

Belonging to the Anchor Hotel in Tarbert, the recently-refurbished barge is the most luxurious accommodation in this part of Argyll.

The cabin décor features chic furnishings, maritime wood tones and all the modern amenities. These include wet rooms with power showers, Arran Aromatics toiletries, wireless broadband and i-home Bluetooth connective radio/docking station.

Available seven days, the Big Deal is for two people to have an overnight stay in a king-size double cabin with full Scottish breakfast, and a bottle of wine and petit fours on arrival.

Options two and three extend the stay for two or three days for those who want to linger a little longer (£184 for two nights, £259 for a three nights).

Bag this Big Deal from 5pm Christmas Gifts: £109 for an overnight B&B stay for 2 with wine and petit fours.

Three Course Sunday Lunch + Wine for 2 at The Honours, Glasgow Malmaison

Make Sundays special with lunch for two at The Honours, Glasgow.
Make Sundays special with lunch for two at The Honours, Glasgow.

A good Sunday lunch is one you don’t have to prepare yourself.

An excellent Sunday lunch is one prepared by the kitchen brigade at The Honours in Glasgow’s Malmaison.

A really excellent Sunday lunch is one prepared by the kitchen brigade at The Honours in Glasgow’s Malmaison which you enjoy with a loved one.

Make your Sunday special and do The Honours in style with this Big Deal on Sunday lunch for two.

Good food lovers were thrilled when the award-winning chef Martin Wishart opened The Honours in Glasgow.

With a stunning domed ceiling; vibrant murals of Glasgow’s industrial heritage and superlative service, it is a cosmopolitan, city centre brasserie.

Luxurious and relaxed, the restaurant combines seasonal, Scottish flavours with innovative, brasserie-influenced dishes.

Available on Sundays, from 12.30pm to 3pm, this offer is for two people to each have a three course lunch plus a 500ml carafe of wine to share, followed by a tea or coffee.

Bag this Big Deal from 5pm Christmas Gifts: £49 for a 3 course Sunday lunch + wine for 2 at The Honours, Glasgow Malmaison

Entry for 1 to Times Like These Champagne & Fizz Tasting in Glasgow on Saturday 7th or 14th January

Bond with bubbles.
Bond with bubbles.

The renowned writer, wit and poet, Dorothy Parker, once said: ‘Three be the things I shall never attain: envy, content and sufficient Champagne.’

Don’t let a lack of Champagne burst your bubble.

Get a taste for fine Champagne and sparkling wines at this fun tasting in Glasgow.

Taking place in the evening, these events are produced by Times Like These Festivals – firm believers in running drinks events where the emphasis is on informative fun.

At one of these Champagne and fizz tasting, guests will taste six fine sparkling wines while enjoying live music and a lyrical history of the Champagne trade.

You will learn a lot about your chosen tipple – each event is packed with expert guests – at the same time as enjoying a laugh-out-loud good time.

Taking place at Zizzi on Royal Exchange Square, the event will be held on Saturday 7th January and Saturday 14th January 2017, from 16.30pm to 7pm.

The offer is for one person to attend one of these events. Buy two and you have the perfect Christmas present for the couple who like their bubbles.

Bag this Big Deal from 5pm Christmas Gifts: £29 for entry for 1 to Times Like These Champagne & Fizz Tasting in Glasgow, Saturday 7th or 14th January.

Overnight Stay in Hot Tub Room + Spa Treatment, Strawberries + Prosecco for 2 at Bayswell Hotel & Spa

Get through the winter with the help of a hot tub.
Get through the winter with the help of a hot tub.

In the depths of winter, a romantic break can offer a welcome respite from the Scottish elements. It’s the perfect time for a spot of indulgence and pampering.

That’s the thought behind today’s Big Deal at the Bayswell Park Hotel and Spa by the coast in Dunbar.

The Bayswell Park Hotel enjoys a spectacular cliff top location overlooking the Firth of Forth. Recently refurbished, the rooms offer superb views across to the Bass Rock.

East Lothian is the perfect destination for a short romantic break, with its glorious beaches, just made for windswept walks, and dramatic castles looming over the water.

Available Sunday to Thursday, today’s Big Deal offers an overnight stay for two in a hot tub room, with full Scottish breakfast, a bottle of Prosecco on arrival, chocolate-dipped strawberries and a 30 minute spa treatment each.

The luxurious boutique-style hot tub suites have their own private balcony with hot tub overlooking the Firth of Forth, so you can relax, enjoy a soak and admire the sunset.

Bag this Big Deal from 5pm Christmas Gifts: £169 for overnight stay in hot tub room + spa treatment, strawberries + Prosecco for 2 at Bayswell Hotel & Spa